2006 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 318 (280 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 318 | 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 318 | Alfetta |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1080 kg |