1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1967 Porsche 904
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 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, 1967 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 771 kg more than 1967 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1967 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Alfa 6 | 904 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |