1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1942 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1942 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1942 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 650 kg more than 1942 Peugeot 202. 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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1942 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 6C | 202 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2460 mm |