1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1981 BMW M1
To start off, 1981 BMW M1 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW M1 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1981 BMW M1 (330 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1981 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1981 BMW M1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTA | M1 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 330 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 116 L |