1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 40 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 2600 | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |