1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 BMW 628
To start off, 1979 BMW 628 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1965 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, 1979 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 BMW 628 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 628 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 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 | 46 L | 70 L |