1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1969 AMC AMX
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,384 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC AMX (340 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC AMX 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 178 kg more than 1969 AMC AMX.
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, 1969 AMC AMX (583 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1969 AMC AMX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
| Model | Alfa 6 | AMX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
