1977 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1995 BMW 330
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1995 BMW 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTV | 330 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |