1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 BMW 735
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 BMW 735 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 735 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 3451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 309 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |