1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1960 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2000 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 51 L |
