1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 41 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 2600 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |