1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfasud | 1600 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |