1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. 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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 2600 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2583 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
