1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1984 BMW 316
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1984 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTA | 316 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1573 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |