1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 29 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1996 BMW 840 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTA | 840 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |