2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 37 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, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 147 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| 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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |
