1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 39 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 1992 Ferrari 456 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. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 456 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |