1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Colorale weights approximately 469 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 2600 | Colorale |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |