1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 BMW 730
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 13 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 584 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1998 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 BMW 730 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Spider | 730 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |