1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 726 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 310 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 854 Nm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |
