1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 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 96 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1961 Seat 1400. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 2600 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |