1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Camaro | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
