1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Fiat 124
To start off, 1966 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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 1966 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 2600 | 124 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 38 L |