1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Berline | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 72 L |