1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 350 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310. 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 310 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |