2004 BMW 318 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 2004 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 318 | 2600 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |