1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2008 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 24 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 282 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2008 Hyundai Accent, 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2008 Hyundai Accent 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. 2008 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2008 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | Alfa 6 | Accent |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 176 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 | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |