1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1959 Lotus Seven is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1959 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:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 106 | Seven |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 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 Length | 3700 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2240 mm |