1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 483 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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, 2005 BMW 530 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 2000 | 530 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |