1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1971 Toyota 2000GT 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 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 2600 | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |