1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 547 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 106 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 80 L |