1959 BMW 507 vs. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 507 | 6C |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1940 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 77 L |
