1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 442 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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:
1978 Alpine A 442 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 442 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1077 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |