1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Carlton.
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:
1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 6C | Carlton |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |