1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 310 | Elise |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |