1955 Abarth Renault vs. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1955 Abarth Renault is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 610 kg more than 1955 Abarth Renault.
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:
1955 Abarth Renault | 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Renault | 6C |
Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 77 L |