1995 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1995 BMW M5
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1995 BMW M5 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 BMW M5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1995 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GTV | M5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
