1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 10 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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 2600 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
