1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica 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 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 2600 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
