1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will offer significantly more control. 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 Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
