1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 51 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 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 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2000 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 51 L |
