1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Alfa 6 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |