1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 290 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 917 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Coupe | 917 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 798 kg |