1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1988 Dodge Colt

To start off, 1988 Dodge Colt is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Colt. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1988 Dodge Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Dodge Colt (192 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.

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