1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1958 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari Dino (225 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 776 kg more than 1958 Ferrari Dino.
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.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1958 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | Dino |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 804 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |