1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1980 Holden Kingswood is newer by 31 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
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 | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | 6C | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |