1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
