1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2004 BMW M3
To start off, 2004 BMW M3 is newer by 25 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M3 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 2004 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm). This means 2004 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2004 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
