1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT 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 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | GT | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 68.3 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |