1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 13 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Alfa 6 | Chevelle |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |