1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 115 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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
