2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1962 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 3200 CS.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 3200 CS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1962 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
