1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504D is newer by 3 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (58 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 133 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | 2600 | 504D |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
