1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1959 Alpine A 106 and 1959 Lotus Elite were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 106 | Elite |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
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 | 3710 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 29 L |