1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 30 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 25 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 726 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 2600 | 21 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |