1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 BMW B7
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1971 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 BMW B7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GT | B7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
