1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 27 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Alfa 6 | Passat |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |