1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1976 Nissan Skyline 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 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 45 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1976 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | 2600 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
