1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 19 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 15 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, 2000 BMW 320 (214 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 320 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 | 2000 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
