1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 320 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1992 Porsche 968 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 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 90 | 968 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 241 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |