1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1970 Austin 3
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 is newer by 7 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1970 Austin 3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2600 | 3 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |