1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1969 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 5 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 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 83 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet 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 | 1969 Dodge Coronet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | 2600 | Coronet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
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 | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |