1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1946 Daimler DE 27
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 27 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 1492 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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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1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1946 Daimler DE 27 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daimler |
Model | Alfetta | DE 27 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3520 mm |