1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1979 BMW 320
To start off, 1979 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 537 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 560 kg more than 1979 BMW 320.
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:
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1979 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 6C | 320 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |