1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1985 BMW 333
To start off, 1985 BMW 333 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 BMW 333 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 333 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1981 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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1985 BMW 333 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | 333 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1502 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |