1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, both 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1967 Porsche 906 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 420 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | 906 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 618 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 73 L |
