1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulietta | 914 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 290 mm |