1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 238 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | 2600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |