1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | Touring |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
