1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (146 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 1998 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. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 75 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
