1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1991 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine A 610 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 610 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
