1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2008 BMW 523
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 41 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 242 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 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 | 2008 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 1750 | 523 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
