1974 BMW Touring vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Touring | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
