1985 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1985 BMW 324
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna and 1985 BMW 324 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna.
Because 1985 BMW 324 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 BMW 324. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Arna | 1985 BMW 324 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Arna | 324 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |