1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 34 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica 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 390 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica.
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. 1983 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 6C | Celica |
Year Released | 1949 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |