1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1992 BMW 325
To start off, 1992 BMW 325 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. Both 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 and 1992 BMW 325 are equipped with a 2,492 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 325 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 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, 1992 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (214 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1992 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GTV6 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
