1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1966 Fiat 2300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1966 Fiat 2300.
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 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 2300 | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2300 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
