1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
Because 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 156 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1285 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |