1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 33 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 503 kg more than 1960 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 5.8 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |