1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 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 88 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 2600 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
