1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 16 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 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 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 110 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 216 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 Length | 3860 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
