1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 391 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 917 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 917 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 798 kg |