1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 38 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alpine A 110 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | A 110 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 241 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 Length | 3860 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
