1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Giulia | 944 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
