2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Brera | Touring |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
