1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1973 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, 1969 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 310 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |