1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1976 BMW 628
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1976 BMW 628 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GT | 628 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |