1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2006 BMW 330

To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 774 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 2006 BMW 330 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 2006 BMW 330
Make Alfa Romeo BMW
Model 1750 330
Year Released 1967 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 122 HP 255 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.7:1
Top Speed 185 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1038 kg 1812 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 60 L


 

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