1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1965 Austin A 90
To start off, 1965 Austin A 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 200 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 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 | 1965 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 2600 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2583 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
