2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Alpine weights approximately 307 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. 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, 1986 Renault Alpine (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Exige | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
