1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 377 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 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 348 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 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 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 2600 | 917 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 798 kg |