1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 BMW 332
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 BMW 332 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 332 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |