1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTV | Coupe |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |