1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 13 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 265 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | 2600 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |