1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1975 BMW 520
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1975 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
