1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2002 BMW 318
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 37 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 32 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 283 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, 2002 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 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 | 2002 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 2600 | 318 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |