1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
