1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 BMW 320
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 320 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1990 BMW 320 (224 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 320 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
