1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Coupe | 6 series |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2856 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |