1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 178 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |