1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 2006 BMW 645
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. (127 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 772 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000. 2006 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 2006 BMW 645 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 2000 | 645 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |