1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1960 Lotus Seven is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 946 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Seven (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1960 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alpine A 106 | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 106 | Seven |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 29 L |