1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F355.
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.
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1999 Ferrari F355 | 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | F355 | 6C |
Year Released | 1999 | 1938 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |