1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 855 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 2600 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
