1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline 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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline 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 280 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
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 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 2600 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
