1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 64 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 3,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 205 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 6C | Cayman |
Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2415 mm |