1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2001 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 Nissan Laurel is newer by 36 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 10 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 16 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2001 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 2600 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |