1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 40 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTA | 525 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |