1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1983 BMW 320
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 BMW 320. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 129 kg more than 1983 BMW 320. 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 320. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1983 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GTV | 320 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |