1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1977 Porsche 928 (363 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Caimano | 928 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
