1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1955 AC 2-Litre. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2-Litre | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |