1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1960 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 440 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 6C | Corona |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
