1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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, both vehicles can yield 136 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 914 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |