1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 287 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2600 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 89.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
