1974 Toyota Carina vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Carina | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Carina | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
