1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1965 Maserati 151
To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1965 Maserati 151 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati 151 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1965 Maserati 151.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1965 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | 2600 | 151 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
