1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 372 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 310 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 798 kg |
