1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Maserati Mexico
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1966 Maserati Mexico were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 334 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | 2600 | Mexico |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |