1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 145 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 110 | Exige |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
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 | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |