1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1977 BMW 320
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 122 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 320 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1977 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfetta | 320 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |