1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 is newer by 17 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 110 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 2600 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
