1965 Porsche 904 vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Porsche 904 | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Porsche | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 904 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 47 L |