1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Alfetta | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |