1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 42 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 607 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, 2009 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 2009 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1750 | 335 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4540 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 |