1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1990 BMW 518
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1990 BMW 518 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Alfa 6 | 518 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |