1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 6 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | 2600 | Fellow |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 59 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2100 mm |
