1963 Volvo P 210 Duett vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Volvo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | P 210 Duett | 2600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1776 cc | 2583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |