1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 BMW 1600
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1966 BMW 1600 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 410 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 BMW 1600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 1600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1574 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |