1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 106 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 67 L |
