1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 40 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, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 525 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
