1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (185 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911. 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 911. (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 610 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |