1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 310 | 914 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |