1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 BMW 628
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1984 BMW 628 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 628 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 181 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |