1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 429 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 2600 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 109 L |
