1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2010 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Audi A3 is newer by 45 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A3 weights approximately 196 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.
Because 2010 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A3 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 | 2010 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 2600 | A3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
