1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1993 BMW 5.8
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 12 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 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 | 1993 BMW 5.8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | 5.8 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 786 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |