1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 780 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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 Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1957 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1710 mm |
