1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1961 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,584 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 48 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 155 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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1961 Fiat Berline | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 2600 | Berline |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 37 L |