1964 Alpine A vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1965 Porsche 904 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A. (59 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Porsche 904 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1964 Alpine A. 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 | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A | 904 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |