1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 13 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 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 379 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 2600 | 626 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |