1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
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 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1946 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1946 Triumph Roadster. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Alfa 6 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1984 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |