1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1973 BMW 525
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1973 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1750 | 525 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |