1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 America.
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.
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1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 375 America |
Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |