1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 44 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 785 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 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 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 1750 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
