1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB 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 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 365 BB |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4388 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
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 | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |