1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1995 BMW 318
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 30 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 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 229 kg more 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1995 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 2600 | 318 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
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 | 143 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 63 L |