1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1978 Porsche 911

To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.

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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Alfa Romeo 75 1978 Porsche 911
Make Alfa Romeo Porsche
Model 75 911
Year Released 1987 1978
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2959 cc 2992 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 182 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 750 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1212 kg 1179 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 80 L


 

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