1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1959 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 75 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1710 mm |
