1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 75 | 914 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 290 mm |