1997 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1997 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 155 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
