1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1968 Porsche 906 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 423 kg more than 1968 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:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GTV | 906 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |