1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 28 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 2600 | 928 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |