1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 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 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (156 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 911 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310. 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 310 (208 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 310 | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 191 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |