1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 179 | 944 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 195 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1345 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |