1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1974 BMW 1502
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 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 320 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1974 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfetta | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
