1964 Alpine A vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A. (59 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 500 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 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |