1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 15 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), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 34 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | A 610 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| 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 |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1160 mm |
