1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 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 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Scarabeo | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 92 L |
