1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GTV | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |