1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1962 BMW 1800
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 207 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1962 BMW 1800 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfetta | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 54 L |
