1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 27 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise. 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, 1999 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus Elise 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 | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 310 | Elise |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
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 | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.4 mm |
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 | 708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |