1947 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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, 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 644 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 6C | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |
