1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 911 | 90 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Top Speed | 309 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
