1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus Elise weights approximately 184 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 106 | Elise |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 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 Weight | 530 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2310 mm |