1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1962 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1962 Nissan Cedric 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 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1962 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1962 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 2600 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |