1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2006 BMW M5
To start off, 2006 BMW M5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M5 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2006 BMW M5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 33 | M5 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 4998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |