1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche 993 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1964 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:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 993 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2280 mm |