1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1960 Simca Vedette
To start off, 1960 Simca Vedette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 300 kg more than 1960 Simca Vedette.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1960 Simca Vedette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | 6C | Vedette |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |