1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 28 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 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 | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ascari |
Model | Alfa 6 | A10 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2636 mm |