1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. 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. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante has manual transmission. 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Disco Volante | 928 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |