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Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 TurbovsPorsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpine A610

3.0 i V6 Turbo

250 hp2975 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1991-1995
VS

Porsche 944

2.5 Turbo S CAT

250 hp2479 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpineA6103.0 i V6 TurboPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,975cc182cu in
2,479cc151cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,180mm46in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,340mm92in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,451mm57in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
90L
-
Max trunk volume
220L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 TurboPorsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATPowerTorque
  • Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo5,750 rpm2,900 rpm6,000 rpm
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5,800 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpineA6103.0 i V6 TurboPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
21.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
265 km/h
165 mph
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
260 km/h
162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo5.7 s
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo and Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 mph
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpineA6103.0 i V6 TurboPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Range score
870 km
540 mi
-
Trunk score
90 L
3.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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