1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1980 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1980 Porsche 930 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 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 90 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
