1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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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1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | F430 |
Year Released | 1946 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 95 L |