1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2004 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2004 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 23 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Daihatsu Naked, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. 2004 Daihatsu Naked 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. 2004 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2004 Daihatsu Naked | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | Alfa 6 | Naked |
Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 60.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |