1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1966 Porsche 904
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1966 Porsche 904.
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:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1966 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 310 | 904 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |