1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1963 Porsche 718
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 718. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 718 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 12 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 718. (146 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 718. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1963 Porsche 718. 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.
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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1963 Porsche 718 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Alfa 6 | 718 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |