1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 5.8 | Alfetta |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1080 kg |
