1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 BMW 725
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1980 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 BMW 725 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GTV | 725 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
