1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 2000 BMW M3
To start off, 2000 BMW M3 is newer by 19 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. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW M3 weights approximately 360 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, 2000 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 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 | 2000 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GTV6 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
