1989 Porsche 928 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 928 | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 928 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 71 L |
