1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 is newer by 7 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 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 2600 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
