1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 25 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 124 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
