1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 17 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 57 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 75 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 2600 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
