1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 HP) has 204 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 968 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |