1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1000 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 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 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 106 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 76 L |
