1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 29 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 695 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 106 | 944 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 214 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 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 | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2390 mm |