1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,561 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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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1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 212 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2561 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2260 mm |