1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1990 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 811 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (135 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 33 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1335 kg |
