1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1994 BMW 520
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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, 1994 BMW 520 (190 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1994 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 179 | 520 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1494 kg |