1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1953 Renault Colorale

To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1953 Renault Colorale. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Colorale weights approximately 510 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.

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. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Colorale has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Colorale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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