1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Seven (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven.
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:
| 1963 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | A 110 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 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 | 575 kg | 420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2240 mm |
