1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 BMW 2800
To start off, 1968 BMW 2800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
