1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2002. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2002. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
