1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 BMW 528
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 528 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
