1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1983 BMW 525
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,691 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 1983 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1983 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GT | 525 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |