1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1983 Ferrari 126
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante weights approximately 155 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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 Disco Volante | 1983 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Disco Volante | 126 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 10500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |