1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1976 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | M5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2889 mm |
