1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 456 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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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1969 Ferrari Dino | 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Dino | 6C |
Year Released | 1969 | 1940 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |