1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 2,997 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfasud | 325 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
