1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Fiat OT
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT 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 @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Fiat OT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 2600 | OT |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 37 L |
