1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 4 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 90 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfetta | Coupe |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |