1960 BMW 502 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, both 1960 BMW 502 and 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 502 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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:
| 1960 BMW 502 | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 502 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
