1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 240 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GTA | Touring |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
