1944 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1979 Volvo 343
To start off, 1979 Volvo 343 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 Volvo 343. 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. 1979 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1979 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 6C | 343 |
Year Released | 1944 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |