1943 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 480 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 6C | 911 |
Year Released | 1943 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |