1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,583 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 104 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 2600 | Appia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |