1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (343 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GTV | 930 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |