1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1963 Alpine A 110 and 1963 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 356 (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Porsche 356 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alpine A 110 | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 110 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
