1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 438 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 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 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 110 | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.4 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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |