1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, both 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 45 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 260 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2600 | SE |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |