1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1970 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 30 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. 1970 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1970 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Avanti |
Model | Alfa 6 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |