1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 42 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster 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. 1990 Porsche 928 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. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 6C | 928 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 317 HP |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |