1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1941 Volvo PV
To start off, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Volvo PV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Volvo PV would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Volvo PV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1941 Volvo PV. (85 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1941 Volvo PV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Volvo PV weights approximately 116 kg more than 1949 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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1941 Volvo PV | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 6C | PV |
Year Released | 1949 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1490 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2880 mm |