1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1991 Beijing BJ 212
To start off, 1991 Beijing BJ 212 is newer by 12 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1991 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1991 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Because 1991 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Beijing BJ 212 will offer significantly more control. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Beijing BJ 212. (182 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Beijing BJ 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1991 Beijing BJ 212 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Beijing |
| Model | Alfa 6 | BJ 212 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
