1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 530 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Caprice | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
