1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP) has 333 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 330 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Giulia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 414 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
