1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro 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 90 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Alfa 6 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |