1960 Skoda Felicia vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Skoda Felicia | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Skoda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Felicia | 2600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 74 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |