1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1996 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 840 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
