1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1979 Porsche 936 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,142 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 338 kg more than 1979 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Giulia | 936 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 702 kg |
