1967 Porsche 912 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1967 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1967 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Porsche 912 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 912 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
