1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1986 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1986 Caterham 1700 is newer by 22 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, 1986 Caterham 1700 (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1986 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 2600 | 1700 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 36 L |