1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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. Both 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe and 2007 BMW 118 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 510 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 2007 BMW 118 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Coupe | 118 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |