1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 460 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alpine A 108 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 108 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 67 L |