1965 Volkswagen 1600 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1600 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |
