1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1961 Austin A
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1961 Austin A. 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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1961 Austin A | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 2600 | A |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
