1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1973 Opel Commodore

To start off, 1973 Opel Commodore is newer by 25 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 230 kg more than 1973 Opel Commodore.

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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1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 1973 Opel Commodore
Make Alfa Romeo Opel
Model 6C Commodore
Year Released 1948 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2443 cc 2488 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 69.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 70 L