1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1972 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 2600 | 520 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |