1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1984 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 310 | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |