1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 77 L |