1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (146 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 75 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |