1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 BMW 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 330 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |