1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Porsche 911 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GTV | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 61 L |