1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 44 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 520 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |