1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 911 (540 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Spider | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |