1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1958 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 727 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1958 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | 2600 | A 106 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 28 L |