1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 51 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 805 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 106 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 64 L |
