1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 37 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. Both 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2012 BMW 118 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 380 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 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 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 118 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |