1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 25 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige 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 270 kg more than 2012 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 75 | Exige |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 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 | 1212 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |