1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 346 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
