1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912. 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 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 1750 | 912 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |