1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 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 2,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (288 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (410 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 928 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |