1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado 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, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (139 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado 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 380 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado.
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 Volkswagen Corrado, 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1988 Volkswagen Corrado | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Alfa 6 | Corrado |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |