1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 29 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 245 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
