1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 103 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1998 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GT | 316 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |