1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 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 2,823 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 195 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 2600 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
