1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ginetta G12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ginetta G12 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 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 683 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ginetta |
Model | Alfa 6 | G12 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 72.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |