1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 32 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 660 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 968 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 92 L |