1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 58 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 139 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | 6C | Lumina |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |