1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
To start off, 1954 Plymouth Belvedere is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,960 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Plymouth Belvedere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Plymouth Belvedere (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Plymouth Belvedere should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 10 kg more than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere.
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 | 1954 Plymouth Belvedere | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | 6C | Belvedere |
Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2930 mm |