1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1950 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 GAZ M-20 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 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1950 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1950 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1950 GAZ M-20. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 GAZ M-20. (126 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1950 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GAZ |
| Model | Alfa 6 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
