1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1979 Subaru DL
To start off, both 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 1979 Subaru DL were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 89 more horse power than 1979 Subaru DL. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru DL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1979 Subaru DL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru DL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru DL. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru DL. 1979 Subaru DL has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Subaru DL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1979 Subaru DL | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | Alfa 6 | DL |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |