1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 249 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GTA | 928 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |