1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 75 | Exige |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |