1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 75 | Exige |
Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 36 L |