1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 516 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Spider | 6C |
Year Released | 1970 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 77 L |