1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1952 Fiat 8V
To start off, 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 470 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V.
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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1953 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1952 Fiat 8V | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 6C | 8V |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 61.3 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |