1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1980 Porsche 930 is newer by 21 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1959 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 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 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 106 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
