1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 44 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 2 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 229 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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2008 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| 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 | 163 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
