1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 38 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 610 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 530 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 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 530 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
