1981 Alpina B 10 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpina B 10 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B 10 | Elise |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 174 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |