1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 25 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 249 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, 2009 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2009 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. 2009 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2009 Infiniti M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Infiniti |
Model | Alfa 6 | M |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 81.4 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 | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |