1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 905 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2600 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3100 mm |
