1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1965 Lotus 33
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus 33 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1965 Lotus 33 | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 310 | 33 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 456 kg |