1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2005 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2005 Toyota Hilux is newer by 43 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 2,583 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 81 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Hilux. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 4 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 2005 Toyota Hilux. (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2005 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 2600 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2583 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1374 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 56 L |
