1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1960 Austin A 90
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1960 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2600 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |