1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 33 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 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 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 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulietta | 968 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 74 L |