1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2008 BMW M6
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 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 | 2008 BMW M6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | M6 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |