1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 90 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2355 mm |
