1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 328 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1982 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, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
