1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 46 L |