1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 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), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Elise weights approximately 151 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise 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 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 110 | Elise |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
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 | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 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 | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 32 L |