1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 357 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 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 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Coupe | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |