1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica 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 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 100 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1974 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 1974 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 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 2600 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 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 | 1370 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
