1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 7 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2600 | Dino |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 57 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |