1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 477 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 917 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 106 | 917 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 798 kg |