1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GTV | 123 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |
