1995 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
