1991 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 164. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
Because 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy 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 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 164, 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.
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1991 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 164 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1991 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2330 mm |