1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 11 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1974 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 928 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |