1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 850 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 106 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2360 mm |