1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 30 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 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touran 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 2009 Volkswagen Touran
Make Alfa Romeo Volkswagen
Model Alfa 6 Touran
Year Released 1979 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 158 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 195 km/hour 200 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 60 L


 

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