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 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Subaru DL. (67 HP @ 5600 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 650 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru DL. (100 Nm @ 3200 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.
Compare all specifications:
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 | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |