1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6

To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
Make Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo
Model Spider Alfa 6
Year Released 1985 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1960 cc 2492 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 126 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 216 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 68.3 mm
Top Speed 197 km/hour 195 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1161 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 72 L


 

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