1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1996 BMW 332
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1996 BMW 332 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | 332 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |