1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 739 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (351 Nm). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alpine | Lotus |
Model | A 610 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 349 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 351 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1150 mm |