1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 90 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 151 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1075 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
