1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 75 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
