1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1978 Volvo 343 is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343. 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. 1978 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | 6C | 343 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |