1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 and 1968 BMW 2002 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2002. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2002. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 1750 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
