1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1998 Porsche 911 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. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 2600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
