1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1959 Abarth Renault is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 509 kg more than 1959 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:
1959 Abarth Renault | 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Renault | 6C |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 891 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |