1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1965 Nissan Cedric is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 @ 5900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 2600 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
