1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 914 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |