1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 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 3,065 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 145 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 830 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1999 Toyota Supra 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. 1999 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfa 6 | Supra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 1050 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |