1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 928 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |