1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
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 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 315 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
