1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1976 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1976 Sunbeam Rapier 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 51 more horse power than 1976 Sunbeam Rapier. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Sunbeam Rapier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1976 Sunbeam Rapier. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1976 Sunbeam Rapier | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Sunbeam |
Model | 2600 | Rapier |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |