1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2003 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2003 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6. 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 2003 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | V6 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
