1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1966 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1966 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 17 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 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Plymouth Valiant (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster 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 | 1966 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | 6C | Valiant |
Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |