1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1983 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1992 BMW 740 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | 740 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |