1946 Daimler DE 27 vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 27 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 27 (110 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 27 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 1203 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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.
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1946 Daimler DE 27 | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Daimler | Alfa Romeo |
Model | DE 27 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2730 mm |