1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 125 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GT | 914 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 156 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 290 mm |