1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
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.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1971 BMW 3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 6C | 3 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |