1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 22 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 380 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (342 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 993 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 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 993 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 342 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |