1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 64 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 310 | Elan |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |