1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 29 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 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 370 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 6C | 924 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |