1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 75 | 356 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 79 L |