1982 Alpina B6 vs. 1953 Ferrari 553 F2
To start off, 1982 Alpina B6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 553 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alpina B6 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 553 F2.
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 Alpina B6 | 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B6 | 553 F2 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2170 mm |