1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 46 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 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 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 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
