1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1981 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 33 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 240 kg more than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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. 1981 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1981 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 6C | Impala |
Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2960 mm |