1997 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1997 Porsche 911 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 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
Because 1997 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (922 Nm) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV. (270 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | GTV | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 922 Nm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |