1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. 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 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 75 | 912 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |