1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 16 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 928 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |