1964 Abarth OT vs. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 1 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, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth OT | 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | OT | 2600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |