1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfetta | Touring |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
