1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (191 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 145 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
