1984 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1989 BMW 750

To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV.

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. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Alfa Romeo GTV 1989 BMW 750
Make Alfa Romeo BMW
Model GTV 750
Year Released 1984 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 4988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 0 HP 295 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1060 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2840 mm


 

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