1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 21 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 21 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 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 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2600 | 90 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |