1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 39 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, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 240 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 2600 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
