1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1970 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:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 944 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |