1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 21 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 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 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 550 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
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 | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 114 L |