1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 33 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 18 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 429 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 2600 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
