1967 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 204 kg more than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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.
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1967 Maserati Quattroporte | 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Maserati | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Quattroporte | 6C |
Year Released | 1967 | 1939 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 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 | 1704 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |