1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
