1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 22 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 365 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, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | 2600 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |