1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1989 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 124 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1989 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Avanti |
Model | Alfa 6 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3400 mm |