1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.

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 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 779 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (167 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 1990 Porsche 911
Make Alfa Romeo Porsche
Model 1750 911
Year Released 1969 1990
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1779 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 120 HP 0 HP
Torque 167 Nm 946 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 7.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1335 kg


 

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