1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1973 BMW 525
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 9 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 20 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 10 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1973 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
