1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Porsche 936 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,142 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 310 | 936 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 700 kg |