1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 20 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 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 415 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 602 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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 | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 6C | 917 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 520 HP |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 798 kg |
