Lotus Europa (1965 – 1975) vs Alpine A110 (1962 – 1977): specs compared
Both offer around 128 hp at most. The Alpine A110 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 204 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 565 kg against 660 kg. At 3,993 mm, the Lotus Europa is 142 mm longer than the Alpine A110. The Lotus Europa dates from 1965 – 1975, the Alpine A110 from 1962 – 1977.
| Specification |
Lotus
Europa
1965 – 1975
|
Alpine
A110
1962 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1975 | 1962 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 79 – 128 hp | 51 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 153 Nm | 0 – 127 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 6.8 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 204 km/h | 175 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.0 – 14.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,975 – 3,993 mm | 3,851 mm |
| Width | 1,638 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Height | 1,067 mm | 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,311 mm | 2,101 mm |
| Curb weight | 660 – 737 kg | 565 – 730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.