1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 328 GTB |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1850 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 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 | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
