1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 106 | Elise |
Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 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 | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 40 L |