1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 41 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. Both 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 and 2011 BMW 525 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. 2011 BMW 525 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. 2011 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 2011 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2000 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
