1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1973 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 146 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 146 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
