1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
