1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 72 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Spider | 914 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |