1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1972 BMW Touring | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfasud | Touring |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1574 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |