2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 462 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Lotus | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Exige | 2000 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 71 L |