1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 23 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (198 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 30 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.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Alfa 6 | Passat |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |