1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1998 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1998 Porsche Boxster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Porsche Boxster.
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 Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1998 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
