1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 24 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise 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 348 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | 75 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6800 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 | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 44 L |
