2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (406 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (318 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (509 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 640. (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 640.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GT | 640 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 406 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1894 mm |