1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Elite weights approximately 425 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lotus Elite (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | A 110 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |
