1999 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 15 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), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra 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 445 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cobra | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
