1989 Alpine V6 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpine V6 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | V6 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| 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 | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
