1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 780 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.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 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 | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GT | 550 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
