1971 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Porsche 912 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | GTA | 912 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |
