1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GT | Touring |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |
