1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (217 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Giulia | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 100 L |
