1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 1900 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |
