1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1965 Austin A 60
To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1965 Austin A 60 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1965 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2600 | A 60 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |