1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 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 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 115 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 2600 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
