1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 75 | 914 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |