1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1991 BMW 325
To start off, 1991 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1991 BMW 325. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1991 BMW 325. 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, 1991 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1991 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
