1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Alfetta | 944 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |