1967 Alpine A vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, both 1967 Alpine A and 1967 Porsche 912 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Porsche 912 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1967 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:
| 1967 Alpine A | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A | 912 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 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 | 700 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
