1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 43 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 730 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 2009 BMW 550 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. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 BMW 550 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GT | 550 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4799 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |