1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 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 870 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 312 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 12200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |