2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Lotus | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Elise | 1900 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 145 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 | 785 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |