1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 40 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 505 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 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 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 1750 | 330 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6650 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |