1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 325 (315 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 325 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2494 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 | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2770 mm |
