1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GTA | 914 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 290 mm |