1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 410 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Giulia | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 67 L |