1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1992 Porsche 965
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 is newer by 34 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 965 weights approximately 910 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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 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 | 1992 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 106 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
