1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1986 BMW 628
To start off, 1986 BMW 628 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1986 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 628 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1986 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1986 BMW 628 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Coupe | 628 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |