1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 33 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 140 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfa 6 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |