1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 19 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 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 370 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 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 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 108 L |
