2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 27 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 370 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 156 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
