1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1964 Austin A 90
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 172 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1964 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2600 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |