1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 110. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 358 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 110 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 31 L |