1958 Morris Isis vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1958 Morris Isis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Morris Isis | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Morris | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Isis | 2600 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |