1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1962 Austin A 40
To start off, both 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1962 Austin A 40 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 127 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1962 Austin A 40. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1962 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2600 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |