1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 21 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 320 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, 2005 Infiniti M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Infiniti |
Model | Alfa 6 | M |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |