1947 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1989 Alpine V6
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 42 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 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 326 kg more than 1989 Alpine V6.
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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1947 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1989 Alpine V6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | 6C | V6 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2350 mm |