1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 TVR Tamora 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tamora (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora 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 225 kg more than 2006 TVR Tamora.
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 TVR Tamora (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tamora 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 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | 2600 | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 280 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
