1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (217 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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, 1989 Porsche 944 (330 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 260 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 | 1470 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
