1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1969 AMC Hornet
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 4 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet 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 25 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1969 AMC Hornet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
Model | 2600 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1349 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |