1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1983 BMW 725
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 725.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1983 BMW 725 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 725 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
