1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1965 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:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 110 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2450 mm |
