1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 32 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, 2011 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | 120 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |