1955 Nissan Sports vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sports | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 2584 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |
