1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 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 285 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
