1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 110 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
