1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 626 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | A 110 | Excel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
