1976 Ferrari 306 vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1976 Ferrari 306 (265 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 306 | 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 306 | 90 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 235 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1250 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 49 L |