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 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 914 weights approximately 135 kg more 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
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 | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |