1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1223 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daimler |
Model | Alfa 6 | DE 36 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 120 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2693 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3740 mm |