2004 Xedos 9 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 43 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 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Xedos 9 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Xedos | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 9 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
