1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 10 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 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 475 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 6C | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 37 L |
