1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1995 BMW CLS
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 21 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS 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, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS 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 | 1995 BMW CLS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GT | CLS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2710 mm |
