1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Lotus Elan is newer by 9 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 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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, 1966 Lotus Elan (147 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1966 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 106 | Elan |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 45 L |