Classics dwarfed by moderns
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ajprice said:
The Lotus being that much bigger than the GTA is ridiculous! Would never have expected that seeing the cars together.
I think this has a lot to do with the drive train layout, the rear engine set up really helps the Alpine remain a tidier package. Were as trying to squeeze in rear seats in a mid engined car is a lot more awkward.A really interesting comparison would be an Evora lined up against a Ferrari 308GT4, or Lamborghini Urraco, as both of those cars have a similar layout to the Lotus.
That is my Beta Coupe which is a very rare 1300 version (one of four known to be on the road in the UK, and one of two pre facelift models).
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Car design went badly wrong after the 1990s in my opinion. What use modern energy efficient engines when they have to haul vast, heavy contraptions, which you can't see out of because of the huge pillars? Then add in all the computer BS that will render a mechanically serviceable car inert because of some software whim. The car is dead, I reckon.
Breadvan72 said:
Car design went badly wrong after the 1990s in my opinion. What use modern energy efficient engines when they have to haul vast, heavy contraptions, which you can't see out of because of the huge pillars? Then add in all the computer BS that will render a mechanically serviceable car inert because of some software whim. The car is dead, I reckon.
I disagree, my Evora is far more interesting to drive and is more fun than my Dads MGB GT. blueg33 said:
Breadvan72 said:
Car design went badly wrong after the 1990s in my opinion. What use modern energy efficient engines when they have to haul vast, heavy contraptions, which you can't see out of because of the huge pillars? Then add in all the computer BS that will render a mechanically serviceable car inert because of some software whim. The car is dead, I reckon.
I disagree, my Evora is far more interesting to drive and is more fun than my Dads MGB GT. Gassing Station | Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff