1990 Alpine V6 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2009 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | V6 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
