2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 499 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 156 | 924 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |