1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1971 BMW 2002
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 6 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, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1965 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, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1971 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
