1961 BMW 502 vs. 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1961 BMW 502 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 90 kg more than 1961 BMW 502.
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.
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1961 BMW 502 | 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 502 | 6C |
Year Released | 1961 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |