1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Porsche 718
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Porsche 718. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Porsche 718 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1961 Porsche 718.
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.
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1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Porsche 718 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 75 | 718 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 52 L |