1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper 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 16 kg more than 1989 Dodge Viper.
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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper 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 | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Alfa 6 | Viper |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 257 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 | 1454 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |