1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1951 Porsche 356
To start off, 1964 Alpine A 110 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Porsche 356 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110.
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:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1951 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 356 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 575 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |