1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 185 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | 2600 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
