1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 8 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (206 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 1996 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 75 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
