1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1968 BMW 2000
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1968 BMW 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1968 BMW 2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
