1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 2600 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
