1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 21 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 310 | 356 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |