1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 48 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari 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 | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
| Model | 2600 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
