1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 43 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 2012 BMW 118 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 830 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 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 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Coupe | 118 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |