1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 352 kg more than 1974 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1974 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1974 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 310 | Excel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 31 L |