1945 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 348 kg more than 1996 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. 1996 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 6C | 911 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2280 mm |
