1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1985 BMW M6
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1985 BMW M6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | GT | M6 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |