1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 33 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 525 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |