1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1984 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 19 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 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 420 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 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 | 1984 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | 2600 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |