1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1957 Alpine A 106 and 1957 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | A 106 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 29 L |
