1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 27 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, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6.
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, 1988 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alpine V6 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | V6 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
