1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 67 L |
