1974 Nissan Violet vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Violet | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Violet | 2600 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |