1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 28 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, 2009 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 BMW 320.
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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
