1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 44 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, 2009 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 BMW 118.
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, 2009 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 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 | 2009 BMW 118 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 2600 | 118 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |