1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 295 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 2600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 89 L |