1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2583 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
