1977 Alpine A 442 vs. 1976 Porsche 936
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 442 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 2,142 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 442. (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 442 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1976 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:
1977 Alpine A 442 | 1976 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 442 | 936 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 700 kg |