1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 21 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, 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo.
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, 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo 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 | 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | 2600 | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
