1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1999 BMW 320
To start off, 1999 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 320 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 320 weights approximately 390 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, 1999 BMW 320 (280 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 320 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 | 1999 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 320 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
