1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 18 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
