1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1957 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:
| 1957 Abarth Renault | 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Renault | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
