1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 2600 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |
