1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Spider | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |