1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GT | 3 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
