1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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. 1980 Toyota Carina 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. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 2600 | Carina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |