1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1977 BMW 520
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1977 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 2600 | 520 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |