1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 90 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
