1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1971 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 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 39 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1971 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | 2600 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |