1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 685 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (350 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2340 mm |