1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 112 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfasud | Touring |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
