1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | 2600 | 88 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |