1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 1500 and 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1500 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1500 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 47 L |