1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 966 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 2011 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GT | 740 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 82 L |