1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 6 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 97 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 2600 | GT |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |