1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1997 BMW 850
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 16 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 475 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1997 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
