1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1965 Alpine A 110 and 1965 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110.
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:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | A 110 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 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 Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
