1943 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 70 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 45 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 6C | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 53 L |
