1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1959 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. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lotus Eclat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 106 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 67 L |