1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 2600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |