1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 29 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. Both 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 2012 BMW Z4 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 10 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2497 mm |
