1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2007 BMW 320

To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 2007 BMW 320
Make Alfa Romeo BMW
Model 1750 320
Year Released 1968 2007
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 168 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1420 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 63 L


 

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