1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1972 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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 968 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 92 L |