1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1962 BMW 1800
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 427 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800. 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1962 BMW 1800 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 161 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 | 1470 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
