1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1300 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2510 mm |
