1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1963 Triumph TR4
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1963 Triumph TR4 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Triumph TR4. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1963 Triumph TR4. 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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1963 Triumph TR4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | 2600 | TR4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |