1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2001 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 38 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 260 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk 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 | 2001 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 2600 | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 458 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 109.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 99 mm |
| 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 | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
