1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2001 BMW 320
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2001 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GTV | 320 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
