1945 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1957 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1957 Porsche 550 A is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 894 kg more than 1957 Porsche 550 A.
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:
| 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1957 Porsche 550 A | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 6C | 550 A |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2110 mm |
