1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 145 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1710 mm |
