1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2001 Porsche GT2 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 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 | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | 2600 | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
