1976 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1994 BMW 740
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo GT. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 712 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GT | 1994 BMW 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GT | 740 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |