1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1983 BMW M6
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1983 BMW M6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 75 | M6 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |