1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1998 BMW 320
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 14 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 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1984 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, 1998 BMW 320 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1998 BMW 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | 320 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |