1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 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 2,584 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 23 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 2600 | Corona |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 51 L |