1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1990 BMW 518
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1990 BMW 518 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTV | 518 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |