1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 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 190 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 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 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 308 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |