1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 28 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 125 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2009 Ferrari F430 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. 2009 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | F430 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |