1994 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 145 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
