1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 110 | Seven |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 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 | 730 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2240 mm |