2002 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 29 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 320 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | Touring |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
