1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 75 | 914 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 61 L |