1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 48 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, 2011 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 320 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 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 | 2011 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 2600 | 320 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 57 L |