1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 56 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
