1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 310 | Elise |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 785 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 |