2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 655 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GT | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |