1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, 1970 GAZ Volga is newer by 5 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 33 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 154 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | GAZ |
Model | 2600 | Volga |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |