1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 32 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 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 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 183 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924.
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 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 6C | 924 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |