1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 912 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm). This means 1966 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 912 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |