1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1975 BMW 320
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1975 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2000 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 52 L |
