1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1958 Austin A 95
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1958 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1958 Austin A 95 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 2600 | A 95 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
