1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1968 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 7 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart 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 | 1968 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | 2600 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2583 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
