1952 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1979 Toyota Century is newer by 27 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 406 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1979 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 6C | Century |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
