1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 310 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
