2003 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 350 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GT | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |
