1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1956 Buick 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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:
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1956 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 6C | 40 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |