1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310.
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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 310 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2420 mm |