1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1984 BMW 316
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 BMW 316.
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. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1984 BMW 316 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfetta | 316 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |