1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1000 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |