1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
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 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 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 620 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.
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 225 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 225 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2260 mm |