1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 16 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 8 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1995 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | 520 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |