1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1999 BMW M28i
To start off, 1999 BMW M28i is newer by 35 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW M28i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M28i (250 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M28i should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M28i weights approximately 370 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW M28i (355 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M28i 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 | 1999 BMW M28i | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | M28i |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
