1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 75 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 73 L |