1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 328 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
