1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 234 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 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 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 2600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 366 Nm |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |