1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2008 BMW 550
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 24 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 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 190 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2008 BMW 550 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. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2008 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
