1971 BMW Touring vs. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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1971 BMW Touring | 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Touring | 6C |
Year Released | 1971 | 1940 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |