1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2006 Saleen S7
To start off, 2006 Saleen S7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 620 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2006 Saleen S7.
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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 761 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Saleen S7 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 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Saleen |
| Model | 2600 | S7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2692 mm |
