1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 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 183 kg more than 1972 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 75 | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |