1979 Mazda 616 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 18 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 64 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 616 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
