1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Porsche 911

To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.

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, 1976 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1976 Porsche 911
Make Alfa Romeo Porsche
Model 75 911
Year Released 1986 1976
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2492 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 153 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1164 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 79 L


 

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