Lotus Elite (1957 – 1963) vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta (1955 – 1965): specs compared
Both offer around 84 hp at most. The Lotus Elite has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 163 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 506 kg against 858 kg. At 3,708 mm, the Lotus Elite is 307 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The Lotus Elite dates from 1957 – 1963, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta from 1955 – 1965.
| Specification |
Lotus
Elite
1957 – 1963
|
Alfa Romeo
Giulietta
1955 – 1965
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 1957 – 1963 | 1955 – 1965 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 84 hp | 81 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 104 Nm | 113 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 13.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 190 km/h | 163 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,708 mm | 3,401 mm |
| Width | 1,506 mm | 1,539 mm |
| Height | 1,181 mm | 1,181 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,235 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Curb weight | 506 – 660 kg | 858 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.