1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 13 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1992 Toyota MR2. 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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota MR2. (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfa 6 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86 mm |
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 | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |