1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 28 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. Both 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 2012 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 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 50 kg more than 2012 BMW 120.
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 120 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 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 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | 120 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 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 | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |