1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 48 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, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ 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 141 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
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, 2013 Subaru BRZ (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru BRZ 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 | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | 2600 | BRZ |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1259 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4235 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |