1947 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 556 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1947 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 6C | 1900 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 71 L |