1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
