1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. Both 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta and 2009 BMW 318 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2009 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfetta | 318 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 63 L |
