1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate vs. 1968 BMW 2000
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (163 Nm). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate | 1968 BMW 2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Graduate | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
