1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1984 BMW 323
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 BMW 323.
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, 1984 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1984 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfetta | 323 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
