1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda 1200 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 101 more horse power than 1960 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1960 Skoda 1200. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | 2600 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |
