1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 24 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 (164 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 345 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 2600 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2080 mm |
