1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 700 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |