1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1975 BMW 315
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 11 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 88 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1975 BMW 315 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | 315 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
