1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 325 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
