1952 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 153 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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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1952 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 410 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 68 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |