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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 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 119 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 (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 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 | 1997 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
