1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 18 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 185 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 75 | Exige |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |